Key Takeaway
Ouachita Rock Portable is a active surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Mena, Polk County, AR. It has 89 violations on record (15 S&S) and $16K in proposed penalties. Operated by Ouachita Rock, Inc..
Ouachita Rock Portable
Operator: Ouachita Rock, Inc.
Controller: Danny Hansbrough
Location: Mena, Polk County, AR
Employees: 2
Recent Violations
View all 89 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/15/2025 | 56.4602 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 10/15/2025 | 56.20003(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 05/22/2025 | 56.20003(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 05/22/2025 | 56.20011 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 05/22/2025 | 47.41(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 01/02/2025 | 56.12028 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 01/02/2025 | 56.23002(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 01/18/2024 | 56.4402 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 01/18/2024 | 56.4203 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 01/18/2024 | 41.12 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 03/17/2023 | 56.14105 | S&S | LowNegligence | $1,463 |
| 11/09/2022 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $133 |
| 11/07/2022 | 56.4201(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 11/07/2022 | 56.4201(a)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 11/07/2022 | 56.20003(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 11/07/2022 | 56.14103(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 02/18/2022 | 56.9100 | S&S | ModNegligence | $1,593 |
| 02/11/2022 | 46.9(a) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $133 |
| 02/10/2022 | 46.8 | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $148 |
| 02/10/2022 | 46.4 | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $133 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 1 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/26/2022 | POWERED HAULAGE | FATALITY | Fatal |
Inspections
View all 39 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/15/2025 | 10/15/2025 | 13.00 | 1 |
| 05/22/2025 | 05/23/2025 | 15.25 | 1 |
| 01/02/2025 | 01/02/2025 | 10.00 | 1 |
| 01/18/2024 | 01/19/2024 | 16.00 | 1 |
| 11/14/2022 | 11/14/2022 | 5.00 | 1 |
| 11/07/2022 | 11/09/2022 | 16.00 | 1 |
| 02/07/2022 | 05/24/2022 | 54.50 | 2 |
| 01/26/2022 | 03/21/2023 | 205.25 | 4 |
| 11/16/2021 | 11/16/2021 | 10.75 | 1 |
| 03/18/2021 | 03/19/2021 | 21.00 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Ouachita Rock Portable have?
Ouachita Rock Portable has 89 MSHA violations on record, of which 15 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $16K.
What type of mine is Ouachita Rock Portable?
Ouachita Rock Portable is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Mena, Polk County, AR. It currently has 2 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Ouachita Rock Portable?
According to MSHA records, Ouachita Rock Portable has 1 reported accident/injury records and 1 fatalities on file.
Who operates Ouachita Rock Portable?
Ouachita Rock Portable is operated by Ouachita Rock, Inc. and controlled by Danny Hansbrough. MSHA Mine ID: 0301867.